Legal Articles, General Practice

USCIS Publishes New Edition Of Form I-693 (10/19/17 Edition)

In general, applicants applying for adjustment of status must submit a Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, completed by a designated civil surgeon. On November 3, 2017, the USCIS announced that it had released a new edition of the Form I-693 dated 10/19/17.

DHS OIG Finds Troubling Conditions At Several ICE Detention Facilities

On December 11, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an interesting and troubling report titled “Concerns about ICE Detainee Treatment and Care at Detention Facilities.”

Collection Lawsuit Responses: What Not to Say

Creditors often back down quickly in the face of a court battle.

Immigration And Border Security In The Trump National Security Strategy Document

On December 18, 2017, the Executive Branch released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America. In this document, the Trump Administration articulated its national security policy and objectives going forward.

No Will Shortcuts

Brief article outlining the pitfalls associated with using inexpensive forms to develop a Last Will & Testament.

Student Loan Fraud: Growing Numbers Cite For-Profit Schools at Fault

Fraud due to empty promises is one reason forgiveness is sought for many student loans, with a recent news article stating that the majority of these cases filed are by borrowers who attended for-profit learning institutions.

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